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Fergie's Biography
My name is Gordon Ferguson, known to many
simply as "Fergie." I was born in Scotland in the city of
Paisley which is a suburb of Glasgow. The leading clubs in
Glasgow are Celtic and Rangers and they attract some of the best
players from around the world which boosts scottish football. I
played football (soccer) as a young boy on the streets kicking
the ball around which was common for young Scots in a country
where football has always been the main sport. Many players
wanting to follow in the footsteps of their heroes play on the
streets. I have "Total Passion" for football as a player and a
coach, and I have worked with some of the best players and
coaches in Scotland and England. I played to high level in
Scotland and enjoyed it immensely -- continuing my "Total
Passion" for the game.
In 1996, I came over to the U. S. to work
for a Summer Camp in Maine (www.CampCaribou.com) as the Soccer
Coaching Director. During that Summer, I was recruited and
awarded a college Soccer Scholarship. It was a fantastic
opportunity to play at the college level and what a great
experience.
Traveling around the U. S. playing soccer
in different states was an amazing way to see this fabulous
country and meet a lot of great players and coaches. After
concluding my playing career, I started pursuing my next
passion: giving back to the game of football. Ultimately, I want
to give a chance to the youth players of today to develop their
all round skills and be the best they can be on and off the
field. I believe the game is the best teacher and that the
learning process revolves around both playing the game and
watching the best players in the game.
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